Vital Statistics: The 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage
By Lauren Thomas
The Mitsubishi Mirage for 2002
Made in JAPAN for Mitsubishi, the Mirage for 2002 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 2-DR market. It originally retailed for $14,787 USD with a invoice price of $13,858 USD.
Mirage Dimensions
In 2002 the Mirage has an overall length of 168.10 inches and a width of 66.50 inches. It sits a total of 53.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.90 inches. Front headroom is 38.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Mirage a turning radius of 32.80 inches. It uses 185/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 95.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Mirage comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2337 lbs. The Non-ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 1.8L L4 SOHC 16V engine in the 2002 Mirage is rated at 26 - 29 miles/gallon city and 32 - 36 miles/gallon highway out of a 12.40 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Mirage retails for $14,787 USD with a invoice price of $13,858 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Trunk Anti-Trap Device, Air Conditioning. Leading optional equipment includes Vehicle Anti-Theft, Keyless Entry, CD Changer, Cargo Net, Load Bearing Exterior Rack.
Exterior color choices include Diamond White Pearl, Innsbruck White, Labrador Black Pearl, Munich Silver Metallic, Pacific Blue, Phoenix Red, Rio Red Pearl, Royal Blue Pearl, Sequoia Green Pearl with interior choices of Black Cloth Interior, Black/Tan Cloth Interior. The Mirage seats 5 people with 43.00 inches front leg room.
Mitsubishi Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 60 month/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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